Re: [Paddlewise] Kayaker pulled from river

For those of you not from this area...
        The Lambertville Wing Dam is a popular playspot for whitewater
kayakers in the Delaware River located below Lambertville NJ and New Hope
PA.  Generally rated a 2+ but small areas can be a 3 and of course it varies
with water level.  Sneak routes are possible and I've seen sea kayaks go
through there without difficulty.
        Besides being a playspot it is a terrific venue for teaching
whitewater safety and rescue courses. Bits and pieces of it can be seen in
Charlie Walbridge's ACA video "Heads Up".  It has also been the site for the
Canoe Poling National Championships now and then.
JP

>LAMBERTVILLE -- A man who tumbled out of his kayak while navigating the
>Delaware River yesterday morning was rescued by a local first aid squad
>after he had screamed for help for almost 30 minutes, officials said.
>The kayaker was spotted in the river about 8:15 a.m., near an area known as
>the Lambertville wing dam, by a resident of Solebury, Pa., in Bucks County
>who heard the man screaming and dialed 911, officials said.

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